DUFFY, Jimmy

DUFFY - Jimmy (Howth Co. Dublin) (Died July 8, 2022) – On the occasion of the First Anniversary of Jimmy’s death, his sisters Anne, Mary, Cecilia, brothers John, Brian, Danijela and extended family offer their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who helped, supported, and sympathised with them on Jimmy’s death. To those who called to the house and attended Jimmy’s funeral, many of whom travelled long distances we will always remember you. To all who made donations to St Francis Hospice, sent Mass Cards, and wrote such wonderful letters of support, left tributes on RIP.ie thank you. To our wonderful friends, family, relatives, and neighbours and all those helped us in so many ways, we are overwhelmed by your kindness and continued support. A special thanks to Jimmy’s lifelong friend the Very Reverend Father Peter Finnerty for his support and comfort to Jimmy, and especially for his moving celebration of his requiem Mass. Thank you to David Taylor for guiding us through that challenging time with such kindness. We would also like thank Ali Murray who sang so beautifully and musicians Tony Hanway and Katie O’Connor. Thanks also to Jimmy’s cousin John Fegan for his singing at the Cemetery. We are also grateful to the staff of T. Stafford & Sons for their sensitive and professional handling of the funeral arrangements. A special word of thanks to Mary, Mike Marjoram and family who were such wonderful friends and neighbours to Jimmy. Mary was always there to nurse and support Jimmy though all his illnesses. We want to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of St Francis Hospice Raheny, the Home care team and the Howth Community nursing team who took great care of Jimmy during his final months. We would also to thank Brother Eustace who was a great comfort to Jimmy during his stay in the hospice. Many thanks to Dr. Tony Crosby for his care of Jimmy over the years. The helpful assistance we received from Dargan’s Chemist Berkeley St.is much appreciated.

As it would not be possible to thank each person individually, we would like to ask that this acknowledgement be accepted as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intention of all. Jimmy was an incredibly special person whom we all dearly loved and who will always be in our hearts.